Construction Projects

Latrines reduce incidence of disease, death, and contamination of the environment. Without a latrine, a family typically uses the bush around the house, or a crude hole in the ground.

Water collection and storage tanks feature a main storage area, a filling basin, and a shallow washing area.

Water tanks hold up to 4,000 liters of clean water right next to family home resulting in improved hygiene and health of the family. Without a water tank, the woman of the family typically has to walk up to one hour each way to carry a small amount of water in a container on her head.

HOPE OF THE POKOMCHÍ and ASOSAP

Hope of the Pokomchí, Inc. – is a registered, 501(c)(3) non-profit in the USA established in 2009. In Canada, Hope of the Pokomchí is a non-profit under the auspices of Clearwater Christian Church. Hope of the Pokomchí in the USA and Canada exist to partner with, support, and empower ASOSAP.

Asociacion Sakombal Pokon (ASOSAP) – is a registered, national non-profit in Guatemala established in 2004. The name is in the Pokomchi language and means “Light of the Pokomchí”. ASOSAP is run by Pokomchí with International Coordinators in the role of facilitators and consultants.